My mother and father is separated for a year because father is having a affair with another woman. my mom is crying a lot

It is very traumatic when such sad situations creep into our lives leaving us distraught. Also with inflances of TV, movies, media, adultery and affairs have become a norm an epidemic in society, may Allah Ta'ala guide all.

Give mum lots of support and encouragement. Brighten her day, cheer her up shower her with love help her cope, this phase too will soon pass Insha Allah. Encourage her to use tear positively to cry to Allah Ta'ala only he can change situation and duas of an oppressed person reaches the heavens and Allah Ta'ala answers them. Encourage her to duas at Tahajjud time, alone she can pour her heart, pain and trauma to Allah Ta'ala. Insha Allah she will experience such sakeena, peace in her heart and will be able to go on with life. Rememeber to if father comes back , it may not be the same as affairs do alter life, people, personalities, financial status etc. Try to be in contact with positive people who will give you care and support. Your financial situation too may be affected. Turn to Allah Ta'ala ask HIM to provide and open doors of Rizq from sources unknown. Man lets' you down Allah Ta'ala never does.

As a child hate the sin not your father. Phone him if you can be pleasant, ask about his health, how he is etc, express your love/ care. Win him back with love. If he asks about mum express positively of some of the good things and you siblings shared and miss.

Make lot of dua for Allah Ta'ala to guide him. May Allah Ta'ala re-unite your family and bring happiness love and laughter back in your home, Insha Allah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai